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Fred Maddern: Bridging communities and shaping the Greek identity in Yarraville
Fred Maddern may not be of Greek descent, but in spirit and action, he embodies the essence of the Hellenic spirit. The most Greek things about Maddern was his love …
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Opinion: How EU’s largest fire on record was met with Greek state silence
I am writing this from Alexandroupolis, capital city of the Evros region, the epicentre of Greece’s wildfires this summer. We are well into the second week since the first blaze …
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“We starved for food in Greece and starved for Greece in Australia”: God Forgets About the Poor by Peter Polites
Award winning author Peter Polites, who has written the acclaimed Down The Hume and The Pillars, is back with a third novel, but this time it’s for the family. God …
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The lifelong bond of philhellene artist Michael Winters with Greece
At a time when Greeks were arriving in Australia en masse aboard the ‘Patris’, in search for a better future, Michael Winters, a young, recently graduated artist born in Frankston, …
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George Kapeleris: Battling Parkinson’s through art at 83
With a unique manner of creativity, George Kapeleris, honoured the Dormition of the Theotokos (Assumption) by crafting an epitaph art piece, adorned with vibrant floral arrangements and intricate designs. The …
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15 August: Unveiling the mystique of Panagia Evangelistria Monastery in Skiathos
It is something to behold. The Holy Monastery of Panagia Evangelistria in Skiathos is enveloped in lush green trees and guided by a sweeping view of the ocean. The Monastery …
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Shining the spotlight on women’s sport uneven media coverage
Following Matilda’s triumphant victory against Denmark, a forum titled The World Cup, Women’s Sport, and Journalism: Where to From Here was held at SMFC Lakeside Stadium on Tuesday, August 8. …
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A glorious sight – The Lemnos days of Tasmania’s Private Roland Newitt
As we approach the annual Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial service in Albert Park to be held on 12th August, it was fortuitous that a few weeks ago I had the pleasure …
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Greek born Australian mentoring the next generation of scientists
Greek Australian Professor Maria Forsyth AM from Deakin University has been named a finalist for the Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers. Forsyth is one of …
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Elizabeth Sidiropoulos: one of Victoria’s pioneering female police officers to hang up the blue uniform after 35 years of dedicated service
Tuesday, August 1, was no ordinary morning for Elizabeth Sidiropoulos at the Forest Hill Police Station for the Victorian police officer as her colleagues and friends gathered to honour and …